Q&A w/ NYC Party Animal Andrew W.K.

Andrew W.K. is so much more than just a rock and roll party animal. He is also a classically trained singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, actor, motivational speaker, columnist and radio personality.

Short for Wilkes-Krier, W.K. first rose to fame in 2001 with his major-label debut album I Get Wet from Island/Def Jam Records, which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers charts. The album also drummed up controversy overseas for its cover art, which many felt depicted an image of cocaine abuse.

Salute Magazine caught up with Andrew W.K. last December, to discuss parties, politics, sports anthems, his advice column, “Ask Andrew W.K.” and his annual performance at Revolution Bar and Music Hall in Amityville, N.Y.